Welcome to The Elle Center
When reading, writing, or math feels hard, it is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of the right kind of help.
Bright children fall behind in reading, writing, and math for reasons that are well understood and highly treatable. Our master's-prepared interventionists work one-to-one, using structured literacy and evidence-aligned math instruction to rebuild the foundation, skill by skill, until it sticks.
Reading & Dyslexia | Writing & Dysgraphia | Math & Dyscalculia
Evidence-Aligned Language & Literacy Education
SLCT CERTIFIED • THE READING LEAGUE MEMBERS • EVERY INTERVENTIONIST HOLDS A MASTER’S DEGREE • THE READING LEAGUE ARIZONA BOARD MEMBER • INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION MEMBER
Common Struggles
Reading Struggles
She's so bright, but reading is a battle. We provide explicit, evidence-aligned instruction to rebuild foundational decoding and fluency.
Writing Struggles
He has so many ideas, but can't get them on paper. We support the development of handwriting, spelling, and composition skills.
Math Struggles
Math facts just don't stay. We use concrete-to-representational instruction to rebuild the foundational skills needed for success.
“Every child has the potential to excel when given the right tools and support.”
Kathy Denious, M.Ed., SLCT
Our Evidence-Aligned Services
What Working Together Looks Like
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We start with a conversation
Tell us what you are seeing at home and at school. We listen first, answer your questions, and help you decide whether an evaluation makes sense.
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We get a clear picture
Standardized, evidence-aligned assessments show us exactly where the gaps are, so no time is spent guessing.
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We build a plan for your child
Your child works one-to-one with a master's-prepared interventionist. Progress is monitored continuously and shared with you, the school, and any referring office.
The Science of Learning
Every interventionist who works with your child holds a master’s degree. Our teachers aren’t trained to deliver one program. They’re trained in the research itself, and they draw on the most effective practices across every area of structured literacy, so your child gets what the evidence says works, not what a script prescribes.
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"There are not enough ways to describe how she changed my life for the better. When I first met her, I was still unable to read in the fourth grade and was years behind because of my dyslexia. With Ms. Kathy’s unique teaching style and background in helping children with learning disabilities, I could reach my grade level and surpass it. By the end of having Ms. Kathy as my one-on-one teacher, I could skip eighth grade because of the skills she taught me."
Jessica S., Student.